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Glass Craft Desk / Glazen knutselbureauGlass Craft Desk / Glazen knutselbureau

I changed the old scrapbook room into the nursery. So I had to move all the crafting stuff to another room; the old guest room. When I change rooms it always gives an opportunity to redecorate furniture or elements of that room. This time, it was time to change the glass desk. I've put a few of my …

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29Jun2011

A cot with layers / Een ledikantje met lagenA cot with layers / Een ledikantje met lagen

For our baby I found a vintage cot that I filled with three mattresses. I wanted to clearly show that the mattresses created layers in the cot, so I gave each mattress a different cover. I added some things to the crib as a vintage canope with a lot of ruffles, bedding of white patchwork, jars, hear…

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28Jun2011

My cup of tea / Mijn kopje theeMy cup of tea / Mijn kopje thee

Oh, don't you just love those old granny tea cups? You can easily find them at flee markets, thrift stores or maybe at an old family member that has some left overs :) These cuties I use in our porch purely to decorate. In these pictures the tea cups are empty, but later on I'll show you what you ca…

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23Jun2011

My antique stroller / Mijn antieke kinderwagenMy antique stroller / Mijn antieke kinderwagen

One of the things that were on my wishlist for the baby was an antique stroller. I found one that I had to clean up, but that was worth it. I will use this one in and around the house. I made a mattress in the size of the stroller and filled it with vintage blankets. So sweet!Besides this antique st…

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20Jun2011

Sweet Elements in the Nursery / Lieve elementen in de babykamerSweet Elements in the Nursery / Lieve elementen in de babykamer

While decorating the new nursery I love to share some sweet elements with you, even I'm not finished yet. The basis for the nursery is a vintage painting that I bought at a antique shop in El Cajon, LA last winter. I love the old image of this praying girl and also the color I like to use as well fo…

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16Jun2011

My handmade garland / Mijn zelfgemaakte slingerMy handmade garland / Mijn zelfgemaakte slinger

Finally there was a reason to use the handmade garland before I got my babyshower: my husband's birthday :) Sorry, but I couldn't wait any longer... When it hung, it totally worked! I love the subdued colors and the vintage feel it has with it. I will make more different kinds of garlands in the fut…

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13Jun2011

Porch pillows / Veranda kussensPorch pillows / Veranda kussens

I am a pillow lover. You cannot have enough pillows is my opinion. I have lots of them in our living, bedroom, guest room and porch and I love them. I love to work with different fabrics and textures so the beauty of each pillow is visible for the eye. On the porch pillows make the porch softer and …

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09Jun2011

Lettered Curtain / Beletterd gordijnLettered Curtain / Beletterd gordijn

For the nursery I searched for curtains in a vintage look . Because we are expecting a little baby boy instead of a baby girl I had to stop myself wanting shabby chic style curtains for the nursery :)Finally I found a curtain that fits the nursery beautifully. This curtain is from Jeanne d'Arc. It i…

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06Jun2011
 
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